Bittersweet

Quick meaning: Bittersweet is an adjective meaning Both bitter and sweet.

Meaning

Both bitter and sweet.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
2. Of bittersweet color (see the noun section, below).
3. Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).
4. Bittersweetness.
5. (US) A vine, of the genus Celastrus, having small orange fruit that open to reveal red seeds.
6. A variety of apple with a bittersweet taste.
7. Any variety of clam in the family Glycymerididae

Example Sentences

bittersweet chocolate

The break-up was very bittersweet; they both hurt to end it, but were glad it was over.

While the final festivities were bittersweet, David and Lisa insisted on a party rather than a funeral.

The dark green mooncake is loaded with matcha-infused salted egg yolk custard, which gives a bittersweet taste.

Word Forms

• bitter-sweet
• bittersweets

Synonyms for bittersweet

Depending on context, synonyms include sad, tasteful, waxwork, semisweet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sad, tasteful, waxwork, semisweet, bittersome, bitterish.

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